Readiness for Sea
Document 1798Captain Truxton discusses his readiness for sea as he awaits the arrival of the "Mayflower" from Philadelphia with the shot.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Captain Truxton discusses his readiness for sea as he awaits the arrival of the "Mayflower" from Philadelphia with the shot.
Date
06/17/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Hampton Roads
Document number
1798061740101
Notable persons
James McHenry
Captain Thomas Truxton
Lieutenant Triplett
Mr. Rogers
men on board
Mayflower
Notable locations
Hampton Roads
Philadelphia
Virginia
Sea
Notable items
Frigate Constellation
want of money to defray the recruiting Business
his account
long calms and adverse winds